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Winter–Spring
Apricot Blossom
Prunus armeniaca
Family: Rosaceae
Citrus & Brightalmondwarm-sweet
SeasonWinter–Spring
OriginArmenia, China
IntensityModerate
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower
Citrus & Bright · Winter–Spring bloomer
Apricot blossom opens on bare branches in late winter, its pale pink flowers with a delicate warm-almond sweetness appearing weeks before the leaves, a tentative, hopeful announcement of spring.
Symbolism & Meaning
timidity, hopeful beauty
In the Victorian language of flowers, apricot blossom means “Timid love”.
Habitat & Environment
Armenia, China
Apricot Blossom is native to Armenia, China.
Quick Reference
- Scientific NamePrunus armeniaca
- FamilyRosaceae
- Native ToArmenia, China
- Bloom SeasonWinter–Spring
- LifespanPerennial
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